kwong4 fun1狂歡狂欢
Jyutpingkwong4 fun1
Yalekwòhng fūn
Definition
To make merry; to enjoy oneself to the fullest.
colloquialdaily actionsemotion
How it's used
Implies a high level of intensity and lack of restraint, often associated with late night partying or festive celebrations. It carries a sense of collective excitement where people let go of their inhibitions. While it can describe a specific event, it is more commonly used to describe the act of engaging in wild, energetic fun.
Examples
Let's go to Lan Kwai Fong to party hard tonight!
Where did you guys go to have such a wild time?
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe simple happiness or casual social gatherings, as it specifically suggests a loud, boisterous, and potentially chaotic atmosphere.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
